No prerequisites, except those imposed by the general curriculum, will be required. However, it is highly recommended to have basic knowledge of theory and analysis of electronic components and circuits, as well as instrumentation systems and the use of sensors.
The electronic instrumentation of measurement and control is present in the most diverse areas of our world. This area of study is increasingly important in research laboratories, industry, hospitals, the automotive sector, IOT, and UVAs, among others. This course provides the necessary knowledge to understand the technology, operation and conditioning of electronic systems of measurement and control with emphasis on integrated systems, as well as the necessary competencies for the development of different types of systems and applications.
Consequently, this course is related to most subjects of the degree, since electronic measurement systems are an important basis for the development of different areas of work in telecommunications engineering.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E14 | The ability to apply advanced knowledge of photonics and optoelectronics, as well as high-frequency electronics. |
E15 | The ability to develop electronic instruments such as transducers, actuators and sensors. |
G01 | The ability to conceptualise, calculate and design products, processes and facilities in all fields of Telecommunications Engineering. |
G04 | The ability to perform mathematical modelling, calculations and simulations in technology centres and engineering companies, particularly in tasks involving research, development and innovation in all areas related to Telecommunications Engineering and related multidisciplinary fields. |
G07 | The ability to launch, lead and manage the manufacturing processes of electronic and telecommunications equipment, guaranteeing the safety of people and assets, the final quality of products, and their standardisation. |
G08 | The ability to apply acquired knowledge and solve problems in new or unknown settings within wide and multidisciplinary environments while being capable of integrating knowledge. |
G11 | The ability to know how to communicate their conclusions and the latest supporting knowledge or data to both specialised and non-specialised audiences clearly and free from ambiguity. |
G12 | The ability to have the learning skills which allow them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous way. |
G14 | The ability to have knowledge and understanding which provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often within a research context. |
G15 | The ability to integrate knowledge and face the complexities of making assessments based on information which, whether incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities in the application of their knowledge and judgements. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Correct use of oral and written expression to convey ideas, technologies, results, etc. | |
Understanding of technical documentation in English and mastery of specific vocabulary in this language. | |
Knowledge and respect of professional ethics and deontology. | |
Development of virtual instrumentation systems: environments, architectures and associated standards. | |
Determination of the design requirements of a circuit starting from the specifications at the system level. | |
Design of analog circuits applying low noise and precision techniques. | |
Design and development of advanced electronic instrumentation systems. | |
Application of advanced techniques of analog design oriented to the development of instrumentation blocks. | |
Analysis and synthesis of technical documentation. | |
Knowledge of the fundamentals, characteristics and applications of sensors and actuators in advanced electronic instrumentation. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G12 G14 | 0.51 | 12.75 | N | N | Theory concepts will be covered along several sequential and active lectures. | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 | 0.15 | 3.75 | N | N | The instructor and students will cooperate to solve some problems. | |
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.54 | 13.5 | N | N | Attendance to the laboratory is not mandatory but highly advisable. If possible, those students who are unable to attend to the laboratory will be provided with sufficient material to develop the proposed hands-on experiments. | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.9 | 22.5 | Y | Y | Students will be required to complete a technical inform for each hands-on activity. This document will include theoretical analysis, simulation and measurement on the analyzed electronic circuits. If needed, every hands-on activity could be retaken in a special timetable, agreed with the instructor. Plagiarism detection in every technical inform will entail a score of 0 points for all students involved in this fraud. | |
Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Individual presentation of projects and reports | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | Y | Skills associated with the hands-on experiments will be assessed through a single oral examination. In this test, student will have to reply some questions, as well as to modify in-situ the developed circuits. If needed, this activity could be retaken in a similar test on a different hands-on experiment. Every fraudulent activity in these examinations will entail a score of 0 points. | |
Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.03 | 0.75 | N | N | Resolution of doubts and supervision of individual learning progress of students. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | Y | Theory concepts will be assessed through one or several written examination. In fact, two partial examinations will be scheduled for continuous assessment, whereas only one examination will be considered for non-continuous assessment. If needed, this activity will be retaken in a single examination. Every fraudulent activity during these examination will entail a score of 0 points. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E14 E15 G01 G04 G07 G08 G11 G12 G14 G15 | 2.25 | 56.25 | N | N | Out-of-class study to prepare course's activity and final exams. | |
Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 1.35 | Total class time hours: 33.75 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.15 | Total hours of out of class work: 78.75 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Final test | 40.00% | 40.00% | Written tests and/or resolution of problems or cases. Two partial examinations will be scheduled for continuous assessment, whereas only one examination will be considered for non-continuous assessment. If needed, this activity will be retaken in a single examination. A minimum score of 4 points (over 10) is required in every exam to pass the course. |
Laboratory sessions | 60.00% | 60.00% | The hands-on experiments will be assessed through technical informs and oral examination. In global terms for all experiments, a minimum score of 4 points (over 10) is required to pass the course. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 22.5 |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 1.5 |
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | .75 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1.5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 56.25 |
Unit 1 (de 3): Design and development of electronic instrumentation systems | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5.75 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.25 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 6 |
Unit 2 (de 3): Sensors, transducers and actuators | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
Unit 3 (de 3): Protocols and communication interfaces | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3.5 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
General comments about the planning: | All theory and laboratory activities will be sequentially conducted along the semester. Moreover, a detailed schedule of the course containing deadlines for all assessment activities will be published in the learning platform (Campus Virtual) before the course starts. |
Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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Gerard Meijer | Smart Sensor Systems | Wiley | 978-0-470-86691-7 | 2015 | http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470866918.html | ||||
National Instruments | National Instruments Instrument Control Fundamentals Series | National Instruments Technical Notes | 2013 | FREE resource for instrument control knowledge | http://www.ni.com/white-paper/4359/en/ | ||||
Pallás Areny, Ramón | Sensores y acondicionadores de señal | Marcombo Boixareu | 84-267-1344-0 | 2003 | |||||
Pérez García, Miguel Ángel (1964-) | Instrumentación electrónica / | Paraninfo, | 978-84-283-3702-1 | 2014 | |||||
Pérez García, Miguel Ángel (1964-) | Instrumentación electrónica : 230 problemas resueltos / | Garceta, | 978-84-15452-00-3 | 2012 | |||||
Reverter, Ferran | Circuitos de interfaz directa sensor-microcontrolador / | Marcombo, | 978-84-267-1502-9 | 2008 |